Gotti rose fast because of Carmine Fatico and Neil. When Fatico was in jail or dealing with trials in the 70's he made Gotti acting capo of teh bergin crew even though he had not been made. because of This Gotti reported to Neil and went Neil went to jail Gotti actually reported to Carlo for a short time. The McBratney hit im sure helped move him along faster even though it was a very sloppy hit. Without Neil i doubt Gotti would have even been made